PlainZIP

Pomeroy, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45769

Meigs County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,642
24/sq mi
$50,952
Median income
$113,400
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pomeroy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45769 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45769 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio, home to 6,642 residents across 272.2 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45769 reports a modest median household income of $50,952 (30% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $25,458. Poverty here runs at 22.4%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. Median home value sits at $113,400 (42% below the state average), median rent at $684 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Meigs County, letting you compare 45769 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 45769

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pomeroy, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45769.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45769, Pomeroy, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,642

Population

272.2

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45769?

45.0

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$50,952

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$25,458

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45769 ranks nationally

Pomeroy, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,952 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,770

Total Housing Units

2,090

Occupied Units

680

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$113,400

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$684

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 45769, employing approximately 1,226 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,078,000.

122

Businesses

1,226

Employees

$48.1M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 33 27.1%
Other services (except public administration) 21 17.2%
Health care and social assistance 12 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 12 9.8%
Construction 11 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 8.2%
Finance and insurance 8 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 45769 vs 45776 →

ZIP 45769 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45769 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45769 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 45769 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
45776 Shade, OH 765 5.8 mi
25260 Mason, WV 1,577 6.6 mi
45775 Rutland, OH 1,259 5.9 mi
25287 West Columbia, WV 1,272 10.3 mi
25247 Hartford, WV 509 7.6 mi
45760 Middleport, OH 3,892 7.4 mi
45779 Syracuse, OH 755 8.5 mi
25265 New Haven, WV 1,564 9.6 mi
45620 Cheshire, OH 917 11.4 mi
45735 Guysville, OH 1,730 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Meigs County

45760 standard
Middleport, OH
Pop: 3,892
45771 standard
Racine, OH
Pop: 3,432
45772 standard
Reedsville, OH
Pop: 2,149
45743 standard
Long Bottom, OH
Pop: 1,449
45775 standard
Rutland, OH
Pop: 1,259
45741 standard
Langsville, OH
Pop: 918

Related Areas

Meigs County Pomeroy, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45769 in? ▼
ZIP code 45769 (Pomeroy) is located in Meigs County, Ohio. Meigs County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/meigs-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45769? ▼
ZIP code 45769 in Pomeroy, OH has a population of 6,642 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45769? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45769 is $50,952, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45769? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45769 is $113,400, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45769? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45769 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45769? ▼
ZIP code 45769 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,226 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45769? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45769 are: Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (21), Health care and social assistance (12). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45769? ▼
In ZIP code 45769, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 45769? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45769 is 30.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45769? ▼
In ZIP code 45769, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45769? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45769 is 22.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.